http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=107&title=Lebanon MENAFN.com Lebanon en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=107&title=Lebanon http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477056&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477056&src=RSS (MENAFN) Asda, UK's second largest retailer, will make a debut in the Middle East with the launch of its George budget clothing brand, Arabian Business reported. The British arm of US retailer ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:13:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476961&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476961&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Some reviewers have called this book the definitive study of the American University of Beirut (AUB), but author Betty Anderson, associate professor of Middle East History at ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:51:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475420&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475420&src=RSS (MENAFN) Lebanon's central bank vice governor, Saad Andary, said that last year, the country's economic growth slowed significantly to nearly 1.5 percent, recording the slowest level in almost 6 ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:26:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475235&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475235&src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Al-Hazmiah-Sofar road project funded by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) will help in facilitating traffic flow and tourists' movement from Beirut to ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:27:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093474660&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093474660&src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwait Ambassador to Lebanon Abdul'al Al-Qana'ei affirmed here on Wednesday the importance of Kuwaiti support to Lebanon, which bore fruits in many developing ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:35:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473922&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473922&src=RSS (MENAFN) InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) unveiled plans to launch eight new hotels in the Middle East region this year, Arabian Business reported. John Bamsey, IHG COO for India, Middle East ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:48:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473857&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473857&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Members of a Jordanian family died in a collapse of a residential building in Beirut on Sunday evening, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mohammad ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:25:14 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471861&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471861&src=RSS (MENAFN) Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Ghazanfar Roknabadi, said that Iranian firms would establish a dam in north of Lebanon, following an agreement inked between the two countries, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:42:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471231&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471231&src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abo Faaour praised here on Monday the support provided by the State of Kuwait to his country in various areas. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:47:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093468651&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093468651&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Lebanese-American stand-up comedian Nemr Abou Nassar is a hero. He created a thriving stand-up comedy scene in his country, Lebanon, at a time when its people needed laughter ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:32:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093467945&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093467945&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Three people were killed last night at the Buqaya border crossing in the Lebanese northern town of Akkar, when fire was opened from the Syrian side. The three men ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:05:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093467942&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093467942&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) An explosion rocked the southern port city of Tyre on Wednesday, causing only material damage and no casualties, Lebanese police said. A two-kilogram bomb made of TNT ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:03:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093466914&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093466914&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  Yara, one of Lebanon's female singers, has been revealed as the new ambassador of Lux. Designed to cater to the preferences of all kinds of women, the new Lux range offers ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:36:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093465252&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093465252&src=RSS (MENAFN) Fairmont Hotels and Resorts plans to employ around 3,000 staff for its hotels opening in the Middle East between now and 2013, Arabian Business reported. Fairmont is operated by Fairmont ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:23:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093465247&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093465247&src=RSS (MENAFN) Dubai-based developer Damac Properties awarded a USD67 million contract to MAN Enterprise to build a new tower in Beirut, Lebanon, Arabian Business reported. The wining company will ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:52:52 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093464760&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093464760&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Lebanese Foreign Ministry filed a complaint to Security Council via its delegation in New York over Israel's planting of a spying device within Lebanese ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:59:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093462839&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093462839&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Hoss Intropia has named Lebanese actress and film director Nadine Labaki as the Middle East Autumn-Winter 2011 "Intropia Woman." Labaki charmingly reflects the allure of Arab ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:46:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093462800&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093462800&src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Lebanese delegation is due to take part in a workshop scheduled to be held in Kuwait later on Sunday to promote investment opportunities in the local property ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:01:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093460829&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093460829&src=RSS (MENAFN - Youm7) The Lebanese Airways Company has decided to cancel its flights from Beirut to Cairo for the third consecutive day due to Lebanese pilots' strike after a colleague of theirs was ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:10:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093459258&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093459258&src=RSS (MENAFN) Lebanon's Finance Minister, Mohammed Safadi, said that by the end of the current year, the country's public debt would be forecasted to grow between USD58 billion and USD59 billion, from ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:14:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093458895&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093458895&src=RSS (MENAFN) The upmarket fashion brand retailer LK Bennett plans to will open 12-15 stores across the Middle East over the next three to five years, Arabian Business reported. Robert Bensoussan, CEO ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:57:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093458289&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093458289&src=RSS (MENAFN) A top official at Buddha-Bar Hotels said it is seeking expansion in potential locations in the Middle East, Arabian Business reported. The group is looking at expanding hotel brand in ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093456827&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093456827&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Rival Lebanese politicians came to blows live on national television over the crisis in neighboring Syria, hurling insults - and chairs - at each other before the show cut to a ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:12:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093455206&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093455206&src=RSS (MENAFN) Spinneys CEO Michael Wright said it expected to record USD1 billion revenue in 2013 and is looking to expand further in the Middle East, Reuters reported. Wright added that the Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:03:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093453791&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093453791&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr. Mohammad bin Saleh Al Sada on Sunday met here separately with Lebanon's Industry Minister, Vrej Sabounjian and the US ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:46:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093451410&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093451410&src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The management of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea organised recently a retreat at the sister hotel in Beirut. The outing was themed around the Smurfs. Twelve executives ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:52:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093450577&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093450577&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Middle Eastern airlines will require 2,340 aircraft by 2029 with a total value of $390 billion as the regional industry expands, Boeing predicted recently. Airbus ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:12:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449889&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449889&src=RSS (MENAFN - Youm7) JDEITA, Lebanon: Cut into the gentle slope climbing up away from the chaos of a crowded Jdeita motorway is a quiet, gentle Bronze-age homestead where a livelihood and a way of ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:03:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449885&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449885&src=RSS (MENAFN - Youm7) ZAHLE, Lebanon: It's difficult to find yourself bored in Lebanon. You can play on its beaches, explore its history at Baalbek, cruise the castle wall in Byblos and, of course, get ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:01:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449444&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093449444&src=RSS (MENAFN) The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said that by 2030, tourism arrivals in the Middle East would rise to represent 8 percent of all international travel, compared with 6 percent in ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:45:06 GMT